This is a professionally juried competition for students in grades 7 through 12 from Summit, Stark, Wayne, Medina, Portage and Tuscarawas counties.

More than 3,400 art pieces competed for a select few Gold Key (first place), Silver Key (second place) and Honorable Mention awards. Students winning a Gold or Silver Key will be honored at an awards ceremony at the KSU Stark Conference Center on January 28.

Artwork winning a Gold or Silver key will be displayed in an exhibition at Kent State University Stark Campus in the Campus Center and Fine Arts Buildings through Feb. 1. The show is free and open to the public.

ADVERTISING AWARDS

KIKO Auctioneers of Canton were recently honored with four 2011 advertising contest awards during the annual Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention in Columbus.

On any given morning at Aultman North, you never know what might happen. One thing’s for sure, the morning group in the fitness/cardiac department has its share of fun and, let’s say, interesting times.

Take one day a few weeks ago. Jim Langbein of Lawrence Township celebrated his 69th birthday. One of the morning group members, Mike Miller of Green, gave him a pair of Superman shorts to celebrate. To know Jim is to love him, say others there. He is like the Energizer Bunny, always on the move from one machine to another, and always smiling and talking to others. So, when Miller gave him the shorts, it was too much for Langbein to resist. He knew what he had to do — put them on over his outfit and wear them for aerobics.

A LITTLE HELP, PLEASE

Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers to help terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers offer respite care, bereavement support and patient visits. They also share special talents, such as music, art, massage and aromatherapy. Volunteers in non-patient care areas serve as office assistants, event planners and training instructors. Volunteers are important members of the Mercy Hospice patient care team.

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Training programs for volunteers who will serve in patient care areas are scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 14, 16, 21 and 23 at Mercy Hospice at 7568 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton. For more information, or to register, call Mercy Hospice at 330-649-4380.

FYI

If you are not a fan of CBS’ “Undercover Boss” program yet, tune in at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Appliance of Greater Canton is being featured.